Frequently asked questions
Questions we are often asked before a visit
We have gathered the questions we are asked most often, covering opening hours, reservations and menu prices.
If your question is not answered here, please feel free to call us on 079-282-2981.
Frequently asked questions
What are your opening hours and closing days?
We are open 16:30-22:00 (L.O. 21:30) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 11:30-14:30 (L.O. 14:00) and 16:30-22:00 (L.O. 21:30) on Saturdays; and 11:30-14:30 (L.O. 14:00) and 16:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30) on Sundays and public holidays. We are closed on Wednesdays.
Are you open for lunch?
We are open for lunch from 11:30 to 14:30 (last order 14:00) on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays we open in the evening only.
Is there parking?
We have parking for 5 cars. Spaces are limited, so please consider sharing a car when we are busy.
Can I make a reservation?
We accept reservations. You can book by phone (079-282-2981), through Book Online on our official site, or via Hot Pepper Gourmet. Feel free to consult us about budget and party size.
What payment methods do you accept?
In addition to cash, we accept credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, American Express, JCB), e-money (iD, QUICPay) and QR payments (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d Payment, au PAY, Merpay, Alipay, WeChat Pay).
Do you offer all-you-can-eat or all-you-can-drink?
We do not offer all-you-can-eat or all-you-can-drink. We serve a la carte, so you can order exactly what you like, as much as you like.
Can I come with children?
Children are welcome. Plates and forks for children are available.
Can I smoke inside?
The restaurant is entirely non-smoking. There is a designated smoking area outside.
How much should I budget?
The average spend is around 3,000 yen per person. Jo-bara (premium short rib) is 580 yen (tax incl.), Jo-rosu (premium loin) 880 yen (tax incl.) and offal 500 yen (tax incl.) - prices only a meat wholesaler own restaurant can offer. Draft beer is 290 yen (tax incl.) no matter how many you order.
Where is the restaurant located?
We are at 1449-6 Togo-cho, Himeji, Hyogo. Head 800 m north from the Ichikawabashi Nishizume junction on National Route 2. It is about 14 minutes on foot from JR Kyoguchi Station.
What are your most popular dishes?
Our staples are selected beef: Jo-bara at 580 yen, Jo-rosu at 880 yen and harami at 780 yen. Offal, liver, heart, senmai and korikori are 500 yen each, Jo-mino is 700 yen and mixed offal is 980 yen. Among the salt-seasoned cuts we also recommend Jo-shio tongue at 980 yen, negi-dare tongue at 780 yen and seared salted koune at 680 yen. All prices include tax.
How much are the drinks?
Draft beer is 290 yen however many you order. Chuhai (plain, lemon, lime) and Kaku highball are also 290 yen each, and bottled beer (Akaboshi) is 590 yen. Plum wine, sweet potato shochu (Kuro Kirishima), barley shochu (Nikaido) and non-alcoholic beer are 390 yen each; soft drinks such as cola, orange and Calpis are 250 yen, sparkling water is 150 yen, and oolong tea is free. Sake is 390 yen for a small serving and 590 yen for a large one. All prices include tax.
Do you have rice dishes to finish the meal?
We offer bibimbap at 580 yen, stone-pot bibimbap at 780 yen, kukpa at 580 yen and cold noodles at 700 yen. Rice is 250 yen for small, 300 yen for medium and 380 yen for large; oxtail soup is 280 yen, and egg soup and wakame soup are 380 yen each. All prices include tax.
Do you have kimchi and side dishes?
Kimchi, kkakdugi and oi kimchi are 400 yen each, the kimchi platter is 680 yen and fresh kimchi tossed to order is 400 yen. We also offer the Gyuta Salad at 400 yen, fresh cabbage, sangchu lettuce wraps, soybean sprout namul, corn and onion at 380 yen each, an assorted namul platter at 580 yen and grilled garlic at 480 yen. All prices include tax.
Can I use the restaurant for parties or farewell gatherings?
Guests come to us for everything from family meals and gatherings with friends to company parties, celebrations and welcome or farewell gatherings. Please call 079-282-2981 to discuss your budget and party size.
Do you have Wi-Fi or barrier-free access?
We are sorry, but we do not offer Wi-Fi or barrier-free facilities. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Do you have desserts?
We offer vanilla ice cream at 250 yen, yuzu ice cream at 250 yen and Yukimi Daifuku at 450 yen. All prices include tax.
Are you hiring part-time staff?
We are hiring kitchen staff and floor staff. Pay starts at 1,120 yen per hour, and you can work from one day a week and three hours a day. Beginners, high school and university students, homemakers and part-timers are all welcome. Please see our recruitment page for details.